tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post5899828242981731452..comments2018-02-15T15:40:31.282-08:00Comments on Dabblings of a Snarky Mom: Methylisothiazolinone and School SuppliesSnarkyDabblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-62577432065729332202018-02-15T15:40:31.282-08:002018-02-15T15:40:31.282-08:00Thank you! I haven&#39;t found a gel medium that i...Thank you! I haven&#39;t found a gel medium that is safe yet. As far as Sakura, I think some companies are hit and miss depending on who you get a reply from. I have found that sometimes if you ask a company if they will tell you what is NOT in the formula, they are more likely to give a direct answer, but I would tend to write off a product if they won&#39;t disclose even that information. Ethel, I sent you a facebook message. I appreciate your input here so much!SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-25468190860663769182018-02-15T12:44:00.407-08:002018-02-15T12:44:00.407-08:00Earth pigments did get back to me about the gel me...Earth pigments did get back to me about the gel medium. It must have isothiazolinone because they said it is the same formula as Liquitex and Golden. However, she said a lot of artists are using walnut oil now to mix with the pigment because so many people have allergies. This sounds like the safest solution. The How-To is listed on their website. If you like, I can forward you the emails I have received. Sakura said something like it is against company policy to disclose ingredients when I inquired about their paint markers. To me that says there is methylisothiazolinone. I do use their micropens with no incidence though. But then it doesn&#39;t touch my skin. Ethel Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808195477156578945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-30787832072762795332018-02-15T12:36:14.803-08:002018-02-15T12:36:14.803-08:00I did due diligence by double checking and receive...I did due diligence by double checking and received a confirmation from Blick that their acrylics now contain isothiazolinones. It even states it on the MSDS sheet now. That said, I used them with gloves and as of yet have not reacted. Unearthed pigments is the way to go I am thinking. So rough for kids!Ethel Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808195477156578945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-27684521050868545832018-02-15T12:28:21.364-08:002018-02-15T12:28:21.364-08:00I did not hear back from them. I assumed the pigme...I did not hear back from them. I assumed the pigments were safe because they are dry and have no need of preservatives, but they didn&#39;t reply. Please let me know if you hear from them about their gel medium.SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-81275282164374423482018-02-14T19:29:29.276-08:002018-02-14T19:29:29.276-08:00Hi,
Did you ever receive an answer from Earth Pig...Hi,<br /><br />Did you ever receive an answer from Earth Pigments? I just wrote asking them about their Acrylic Gel Medium.<br />Thanks,<br />Ethel GoldsteinEthel Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808195477156578945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-74908665409507105032018-02-10T08:28:33.726-08:002018-02-10T08:28:33.726-08:00Thank you for all of this thorough information. I ...Thank you for all of this thorough information. I just heard from Gelli Plates that their products are free of all isothiazolinones. I will also give more updates as I have inquired about several other products. Would love to get your updates too. Thanks again!!!Ethel Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808195477156578945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-47115809441514503862018-01-08T08:21:56.782-08:002018-01-08T08:21:56.782-08:00Anyway that’s the background and here are the two ...Anyway that’s the background and here are the two rules of thumb: <br />Is the item a solid? Growth of nasties within consumer products is limited to liquid and semi-liquid systems, so if the product you’re looking at is a solid material – such as a watercolour paint (yes I am from England :D) or crayons – then there is almost certainly no preservative used.<br />Is the item water-based or solvent-based? Microbes will only grow in water-based systems and so if you’ve got a solvent-based product such as a whiteboard or permanent marker (which are normally based on ethanol or a similar alcohol) then you’re likely safe. Think of the moment in a film where the injured heroine / hero uses vodka to ‘clean’ their wound – or of hand sanitisers in hospitals – alcohols kill bacteria. The good thing about water-based products is that they are normally advertised all over the packaging of a product – because aqueous products are seen as more child friendly than solvent based equivalents – so spotting water-based products is easy. Alternatively give the product a sniff if you can – this should also reveal the origin of the solvent used. Finally if the word ‘washable’ is used anywhere then the product is water-based. As mentioned before if the product is water-based then it has a preservative, and since MIT/CIT/BIT are the only options in the US then you can bet they’re in the product. <br />One notable exception to the above rule is the Blick markers which are indeed water-based. Yet in this case they contain 14% ethanol and hence preclude the need for any preservatives. Why doesn’t everyone do this? Transport costs (flammable) and product performance (bleeds through a piece of paper). <br />Also note that semi-solid products: glues, paints and gels can also contain preservatives too.<br />It’s worth pointing out that the formulations of products is typically uniformed globally – certainly for the globally recognised brands – hence if the product is sold in the EU then ask the EU representatives for an MSDS as this will reveal whether or not MIT/CIT/BIT are contained in the product in section 2.2. <br />I should point out that there will always be exceptions to the rules however the one rule which holds firm is that if a product is water-based and from the US then avoid it – aside from Blick. <br /><br />I hope that this information helps.<br /><br />Tom<br />(Head of Product Development for a stationary / arts &amp; crafts manufacturer – If that makes the above any more credible :D) <br />Thomas Winstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398374700335298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-50752366550932652432018-01-08T08:21:22.897-08:002018-01-08T08:21:22.897-08:00Hi,
I have a couple of rules of thumb which might...Hi,<br /><br />I have a couple of rules of thumb which might help you in selecting which products do not contain MIT/CIT/BIT – also a bit of background which can help people understand the problem of preservatives within consumer products. <br />Preservatives are used in order to extend the shelf life of consumer products so that they are fit for use once bought from the shop - typically products have to have a shelf life of over 12 months. Preservatives retard the biocidal and fungal growth within these products. If preservatives were not employed then the shelf life of the products would be measured in days – after which time bacteria and / or fungal growth would have risen to levels considered dangerous. If you consider that a large quantity of art and crafts products are manufactured in India and China then you can imagine that the types of bacteria we’re talking about are often not the sort which you’d want a child (or adult exposed to) – E. Coli being amongst the offenders. Hence the need for preservatives… <br />Of all biocides used MIT/CIT/BIT are amongst the most effective in terms of shelf-life and ‘broad spectral cover’ but also are pretty much the only available biocides in the US – hence they are in everything! Isothiolizones (the chemical family) are known to cause allergic reactions in a very small (but nevertheless still important) percentage of cases – however the option of no preservatives is a far worse option. In Europe consumer products which contain MIT/CIT/BIT have to be labelled ‘EUH208 – contains materials which can cause allergic reactions’ hence it’s easy to spot products which contain these biocides. NB MIT/CIT/BIT are almost always used in unison as they are all required to provide the full raft of protection. <br />The same rules which govern the EU use of MIT/CIT/BIT do not apply to the US however and while in Europe there are several other options (none quite as good) in the US these options have been put on banned substances lists as they are harmful/toxic to the environment and / or to organisms (often including humans). The irony here is that it is this toxicity which is used to kill bacteria and prevent fungal growth – and if they were not toxic then they would not be biocides! So infuriatingly there are no other options – nor are there ever likely to be as there simply isn’t the money to justify development. <br />Thomas Winstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398374700335298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-37787040031202259472017-12-29T10:48:15.711-08:002017-12-29T10:48:15.711-08:00Thank you for posting! I&#39;m having similar str...Thank you for posting! I&#39;m having similar struggle and appreciate you sharingUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11426873316461736243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-13608714606985479902017-11-01T19:48:23.427-07:002017-11-01T19:48:23.427-07:00Can you PLEASE update me too? Can you PLEASE update me too? Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055128760889507299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-33135351258895272582017-09-03T18:35:20.561-07:002017-09-03T18:35:20.561-07:00https://www.facebook.com/SnarkyDabbler/https://www.facebook.com/SnarkyDabbler/SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-27042202272344040592017-09-03T14:01:26.187-07:002017-09-03T14:01:26.187-07:00I will, as soon as I find your link on here 😜I will, as soon as I find your link on here 😜waist seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427217501030797354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-60118210351726672952017-09-01T14:53:10.958-07:002017-09-01T14:53:10.958-07:00Thank you for this! I just heard back from Scotch ...Thank you for this! I just heard back from Scotch about a couple of their glue sticks too. Will you private message me on FB? I&#39;d like to get some more information from you if possible before I update this post. SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-2095924219368079272017-09-01T13:25:55.398-07:002017-09-01T13:25:55.398-07:00Colorations glue products including glue sticks do...Colorations glue products including glue sticks do not contain MI in any of its forms. The company, Discount School Supply confirmed in an email to me. Thank you for posting this, i never would&#39;ve thought glue sticks could be an issue. Here&#39;s a link to Amazon: Colorations Best-Value Washable Glue Sticks, Large (.88 oz.) - Set of 12 in Tray (Item # LGTRAY) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZMO2EU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4gCQzbTE21M7H<br />waist seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427217501030797354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-52398627949140853642017-08-16T10:04:59.743-07:002017-08-16T10:04:59.743-07:00LePetitMatisse is the user on Etsy. for glue and m...LePetitMatisse is the user on Etsy. for glue and markers etc. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055128760889507299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-1597330083662670562017-08-03T20:52:00.543-07:002017-08-03T20:52:00.543-07:00Hi @Andi, can you please share what glue and where...Hi @Andi, can you please share what glue and where you bought, thank you!kraskaczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14161344416053340400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-77573963089461832842017-07-17T22:04:31.133-07:002017-07-17T22:04:31.133-07:00We have since used a glue purchased on Etsy. Zoë ...We have since used a glue purchased on Etsy. Zoë does not have any other allergies besides MI and Fragrance mix #1Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055128760889507299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-55889834441082638692017-04-12T19:50:15.371-07:002017-04-12T19:50:15.371-07:00My daughter was given Blick Artist Acrylics as a g...My daughter was given Blick Artist Acrylics as a gift and she recently used without protective gloves. She did break out in a mild rash on a couple fingers. She has other allergies, so I don&#39;t know what she reacted to specifically. SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-78323125734909423232017-02-08T11:22:29.070-08:002017-02-08T11:22:29.070-08:00I have not tested this glue personally and posted ...I have not tested this glue personally and posted based one the information I received. Since Blick contacted company that makes Yes! Glue, I assumed the information was reliable. I will try to contact the manufacturer directly and update my blog with your warning. Thank youSnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-49943177996391604222017-02-08T08:53:25.145-08:002017-02-08T08:53:25.145-08:00Also have you had success with the yes! Glue? My ...Also have you had success with the yes! Glue? My daughter put it all over her hands and she broke out. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055128760889507299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-89500809111888236712017-02-08T08:53:16.021-08:002017-02-08T08:53:16.021-08:00They assured me they were, but I only asked about ...They assured me they were, but I only asked about MI and glucoside ingredients. There may be other allergens involved. You may want to inquire based on your daughter&#39;s specific allergies. SnarkyDabblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478939856623965910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-54017999267158355282017-02-08T08:50:06.902-08:002017-02-08T08:50:06.902-08:00Hey Jill. Are you sure the blick tempera paints ar...Hey Jill. Are you sure the blick tempera paints are safe? I think my daughter was itchy after using them. It was at school so I&#39;m not sure exactly what happened. Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055128760889507299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1864480407284660193.post-67812272170548297412016-08-05T13:23:47.456-07:002016-08-05T13:23:47.456-07:00Really fantastic research and resource - thank you...Really fantastic research and resource - thank you so much for doing the homework and making it public!Trixie Beldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057950818445536391noreply@blogger.com